Peter Placzek
BEng
Technical Expert - Structures
Peter is a renowned structural engineer with 45 years of experience designing complex and high-profile built-environment projects across Australia, Asia and the Middle East. Having spent over four decades in technical leadership roles at global firm Meinhardt, Peter possesses deep expertise in high-rise structural design, multi-storey developments, complex transfer systems, and large scale infrastructure.
He is a well-known voice within the structural engineering community globally and is sought after as a technical authority for complex peer reviews and independent structural assessments.
Throughout his career, Peter has specialised in advanced structural finite element analysis, navigating the complex dynamics of tall building design. His experience spans from pioneering high-rise developments across Australasia and Southeast Asia to resolving highly sophisticated structural mechanics challenges.
By integrating his advanced knowledge of steel and concrete systems with structural modelling, Peter ensures civil structures minimise material consumption, accelerate construction schedules, and directly support the design aspirations of our built environment projects.
Past roles
Meinhardt Group
Design Director
Education
Monash University
Bachelor of Engineering
